Chaplain Home Care

Chaplain Home Care role at VITAS Healthcare

The Chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary team and focuses on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff, including volunteers. The chaplain provides pastoral care interventions, including pastoral counseling, which are determined by spiritual assessment, the specific setting and sensitivity to a variety of values, beliefs and religious orientations. The chaplain seeks excellence in pastoral care, which requires authentic demeanor, compassion and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss and death.

• Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care with endorsement from your body of faith in good standing.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred, two of which in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours), preferably two or more, of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Equivalencies to CPE may include evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience, supervision of ministry, peer group participation, theological reflection; certifications such as AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC; or a DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.
• Knowledge and skill in dealing with spiritual dynamics of illness, loss and death.
• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Master's of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES - EOE/AA M/F/D/V

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VITAS Healthcare by 2x